Buyer, Procurement

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd•Cranbury, NJ

1d•$71,000 - $79,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages procurement activities and processes through approved vendors while maintaining high quality and low costs in a current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) environment. This includes obtaining quotes from vendors to manage costs and maintenance of optimum inventory levels to ensure a continuous supply of required materials while ensuring the best value and performance.

Requirements

Minimum 4-6 years related experience in a Pharmaceutical or Biotech manufacturing environment preferred
Bachelor’s in related field required or equivalent experience
Exhibits strong judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload
Strong ability to anticipate and plan for needs of production and other departments
Strong attention to detail and applies consistent, effective follow-up skills on multiple projects
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to work with all levels of employees and to effectively manage vendor relations
Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-based environment
Good negotiation skills
Strong computer skills and proficient in the use of MS word, Excel, SAP
Organized, motivated, disciplined and results-oriented

Nice To Haves

Use of “TrackWise” & “EDMS” preferred

Responsibilities

Process Purchase Orders including initiation, follow-up, receiving, closure and filing
Follow up and resolve any invoice issues related within assigned buying group.
Uses ERP(SAP), Excel spreadsheets and other analytical tools to manage/track inventory levels and inventory flows throughout the organization ensuring product/materials availability and quality
Plans materials inventory levels and updates changes to inventory specifications as needed through QMS, Change control and CAPA quality systems
Manages vendor and supplier relations for Pricing, cost negotiations, purchase order deliveries, invoicing, complaints, non-conforming material and Service Agreements.
Responsible for effective cost savings to meet target set for Global Procurement team
Responsible to maintain Supplier agreements/Contracts.
Manages the vendor assessment program, files complaints and leads investigations for incoming, non-conforming raw materials
Arrange and set up meetings with Suppliers to discuss latest products and services related to production, maintenance and facility.
Support to expedite material procurement for new product launches.
Update existing vendor information, add new account for new vendors
Complete all GMP Documentation correctly and in a timely manner
Responsible to resolve any shortages or discrepancies on received material with accounts payable.
Complete Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA’s) and follow through with actions required to close Change Controls
Participate in Internal, Customer and Regulatory Audits, wherever needed.